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New AC Systems being installed at PMH

THE installation of six 7.5 tons split HVAC units has begun at the Princess Margaret Hospital.

Benchmark chief: SEC deal talks ‘not over yet’

A BISX-listed company’s principal yesterday warned “it’s not over yet”, even though his two-year legal battle with US federal regulators has taken another step towards resolution.

NEW HURRICANE JOAQUIN ALERT FROM THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY

ALERT #5 ON HURRICANE JOAQUIN ISSUED BY THE BAHAMAS DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER, 2015 AT 3 PM EDT.

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Top junior golfers on par for the Nationals

THE top juniors golfers in the country are prepared to take to the course as the Bahamas Golf Federation showcases its young talent.

Average cruise visitor spend rises 42%, says Minister

THE average expenditure by cruise passengers in the Bahamas has increased by roughly 42 per cent according to the Minister of Tourism, Obie Wilchcombe, who said yesterday that the country is also on pace for a record number of air arrivals this year.

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Miami Heat’s Deng training in the Bahamas

THE Islands Of The Bahamas, long known for beautiful, crystal clear waters, powder soft white sand beaches and near-perfect, year-round weather, are also known for their passion and commitment to sports.

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Former Senator Mizpah Tertullien laid to rest

FORMER Senator Mizpah Tertullien was laid to rest following a state-recognised funeral at St Francis Cathedral, West Street, Nassau, on Friday morning.

Christie promises VAT amendments and debate soon

PRIME Minister Perry Christie said yesterday that he hoped to see the final Value Added Tax (VAT) legislation debated and passed before Parliament’s standard summer recess, acknowledging that there would be “an amendment or two” to the Bill tabled a few weeks ago.

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Three more deaths from COVID-19

MINISTRY of Health and Wellness officials have reported three more COVID-19 related deaths, pushing the nation’s death toll to 833.

Competition absence aids bad businesses

Competition absence aids bad businesses By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A LARGE number of Bahamian companies enjoy repeat business simply due to lack of competition, a Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) executive sa

Competition absence aids bad businesses

Competition absence aids bad businesses By NATARIO McKENZIE Tribune Business Reporter nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net A LARGE number of Bahamian companies enjoy repeat business simply due to lack of competition, a Bahamas Development Bank (BDB) executive sa

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‘Commissioner will look to resolve ankle monitor issues with vendor’

NATIONAL Security Minister Wayne Munroe said Police Commissioner Clayton Fernander would meet Metro Security Solutions leaders, hoping to get on the same page about the ankle monitoring system after the two sides blamed the other for challenges.

Bank: 'No truth' to lay-off, closure talk

A Bahamas-based financial services provider yesterday said it plans to hire extra staff within the next few months as its restructuring nears an end. Marco Netzer, Private Investment Bank’s vice chairman, dismissed financial services industry talk t

Bahamian players help Axemen to33-23 victory over Huskies

THE Acadia Axemen are headed to the AUS playoffs as the top overall seed.Eugene McMinns caught his third touchdown of the season, Arrien McDonald led the team in punt return yardage and Shelton Williams got the start on the offensive line in the Axem

Stranger danger

A short while back, a Supreme Court jury acquitted a grown man of having sex with a 15-year-old boy. The not guilty vote was a vote of six to three.

Saving smart

THE Bahamas Central Securities Depository has launched a groundbreaking financial literacy programme – BCSD Smart Savers – for preschoolers and primary school students. The programme was launched at Willard Patton Preschool, where BCSD staff members

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Ardastra gives endangered species helping hand

AN endangered species is getting a new chance at survival thanks to the birth of two new baby hutias at Ardastra Gardens zoo.

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National basketball team standouts face off in France’s NM1 League

A PAIR of Bahamian national basketball team standouts faced off In France’s NM1 League.

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Burrows and Gibson post double doubles in head-to-head meeting

TWO teams headed in opposite directions - Shamar Burrows and the Dalhousie Tigers maintained their national ranking with a three-game winning streak while Qyemah Gibson and the St Mary’s Huskies lost their third game in a row.

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Tributes paid to Freeport businessman Donald Roberts

GRAND Bahamians gathered on Friday to remember Freeport businessman Donald "Don" Roberts, the owner of Dolly Madison Home Centre.